This summer, Maresca became Chelsea’s fourth permanent manager since the club came under American ownership midway through 2022. The 44-year-old Italian named Liverpool, City and Arsenal as the teams that are ahead of Chelsea — not necessarily by point totals though.

Enzo Maresca does not believe his Chelsea side are in the Premier League title race despite an impressive start to the season in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge."No," he said when asked whether they were in the title race.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are not in the title race despite their impressive start to the season. The Blues sit third in the Premier League, a point behind second-placed Manchester City and nine adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Enzo Maresca has once again played down Chelsea’s Premier League title chances despite having the chance to cut the gap at the top of the table to six points this weekend. The Italian has made an eye-catching start to his Stamford Bridge reign and appears to be getting the best out of Chelsea’s expensively assembled squad.

Enzo Maresca has insisted Chelsea are not in contention to win the Premier League title this season.Chelsea sit third in the Premier League table heading into the weekend after an encouraging start

Enzo Maresca addresses Premier League title challenge as Chelsea boss delivers Enzo Fernandez verdict - Blues sit third in the table ahead of Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa